Why choose UoH?

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Top 10 reasons to choose the University of Hull

Satisfied students
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Independent surveys have repeatedly shown that our
undergraduates are some of the most satisfied students in England –
we have been voted into the top ten universities for
student satisfaction in six out of the eight annual National
Student Surveys carried out so far. Our international students
agree – according to the International Student Barometer, 89.1%
were satisfied or very satisfied with their overall learning
experience.

Friendly folk
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Starting university can be daunting as well as exciting. But
you can be sure of a warm welcome if you choose to join the
University of Hull. We have been named Britain’s friendliest
university in an independent survey and are proud of the sociable
atmosphere on our campuses. You’ll feel at home in no time.

Award-winning Students' Union
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Our students' union was crowned Higher Education
Students’ Union of the Year at the NUS Awards
2012. It’s also one of only four unions in the country to acquire a
Gold Award from the Students’ Union Evaluation Initiative. Run by
students for students, it is a hub for social activities and
support.

Employable graduates
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Our alumni emerge with highly regarded qualifications at the
end of their studies, and we have high rates of graduate employability. 88% of our graduates from
full-time Bachelors degree courses went into employment or further
study within six months of graduating, which is above the national
average. We work closely with employers to ensure that you have the
skills and experience required when you graduate.

Cosmopolitan community
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Our campuses are culturally diverse, with students from more
than 100 countries countries around the world. We
offer many opportunities to work or study in another country, or to
learn another language.

Attractive and convenient
campuses »

Our two campuses offer outstanding learning environments
in attractive surroundings. Both provide a leafy, safe and inviting
setting in which you can study, socialise and relax. We are
continually investing in our campuses to ensure that we can provide
state-of-the-art facilities and an excellent experience for our
students

Over the next few years we will be investing over £100 million in
the Hull and Scarborough campuses, providing state-of-the-art facilities and modern
student-centred spaces. The next development will be the new
multi-million pound Brynmor Jones Library renovation.

Ground-breaking research
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The University has a long history of research
excellence, including the pioneering of stable liquid crystals
(used for LCD screens) and the development of the bone density
scanner. If you join us, you will be taught in a vibrant,
research-informed environment, where our staff are pursuing new
knowledge and where your thinking will be challenged.

Excellence for entrepreneurs
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We offer a range of opportunities to support you in gaining
business skills and know-how for future employability, including
student employability schemes and free elective modules in areas
such as business, management and enterprise. Every student can
access help with starting
a business, and we have a popular society (the Hull Enterprise
and Entrepreneurship Society) where you can meet and network with
like-minded colleagues.

Excellent, guaranteed
accommodation »

All new students are guaranteed a place in University -owned,
-managed or -directed accommodation.
Over the last five years we have invested over £24 million in
refurbishing student accommodation.

Sporting opportunities
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Sport is taken very seriously at Hull – from
national sporting competitions to supporting the 45
well-established clubs. On campus you will find the recently
refurbished, Sport and
Fitness Centre, open seven days a week.